Guelder-rose
General poisoning notes:
Guelder-rose (Viburnum
opulus) was introduced as a cultivated ornamental and can grow across
southern Canada. Occasionally, the shrub may become naturalized. The fears of serious
poisoning reported in older literature seem unfounded. Humans who ingest the
berries may experience mild symptoms (Frohne and Pfander 1983).
Nomenclature:
Scientific Name: Viburnum opulus L.
Vernacular
name(s): Guelder-rose
Scientific family
name: Caprifoliaceae
Vernacular family
name: honeysuckle
Geographic Information
Plant or plant
parts used in or around the home.
Toxic parts:
Immature fruit
Animals/Human Poisoning:
Note: When an
animal is listed without additional information, the literature (as of 1993)
contained no detailed explanation.
Humans
General symptoms of
poisoning:
Diarrhea,
vomiting.
Notes on poisoning:
The older European
literature suggests that ingesting the berries can cause serious poisoning or
even death. However, no recent cases of serious poisoning have been reported.
Ingesting the fruits can cause diarrhea or vomiting if unripe berries or large
quantities of berries are eaten (Frohne and Pfander 1983).
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